Chief Neal Lartigue with the Ville Platte Police Department reports the following arrests.

On January 24, 2013, Melvin Jackson II 24, of 129 Richard Loop, Morrow, La. was arrested during a traffic stop and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of crack cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, no driver’s license and failure to yield. Jackson was transferred to the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office on a $15,000.00 bond set by Judge John Larry Vidrine.

On January 25, 2013, an anonymous tip led to the arrest of Misty Hazelton 37, of 1261 Saddler St., Turkey Creek, La. Hazelton was charged with attempting to aquire a prescription by fraud. Hazelton’s was transferred to the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office on a $8,000.00 set by Judge Thomas Fuselier.

On January 25, 2013 Edrick Gallow 61, of 913 Railroad Street, Mamou, La was arrested during a traffic stop and charged with driving under suspension, no turn signal, possession of crack cocaine and soliciting prostitution. Gallow was transferred to the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office on a $15,000.00 bond set by Judge Thomas Fuselier.

On January 25, 2013, Andrew Williams 20, 2449 Opelousas Rd. Ville Platte, La. is charged with resisting an officer by flight, riding someone on bicycle handlebars, unlawful disruption of the operation of a school and criminal trespassing. William’s was transferred to the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office on a $500.00 Bond set by Judge Thomas Fuselier and outstanding warrants by the City Marshal’s office.

On January 25, 2012 Laura Jones of 505 North Fontenot Street, Ville Platte, La. was arrested during a traffic stop and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and prostitution. Jones bonded out on a $3,000.00 bond.

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